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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1939
Page
3
Judy Alcott finds life after trauma as she reunites with Jack Hanley in a hospital room. Marvel and Dwight’s baby news revises past tensions while Judy and Jack plan a speedy marriage. The tale ends with a hopeful vow and a nurse’s quip about propriety.
Soviet Russia faces renewed clash with Japan and Manchukuo as Molotov prepares a policy speech. Reports hint at possible Far East fighting and new British proposals drawing Moscow toward a Western front. Maisky seeks guidance at the British Foreign Office ahead of the premier's address.
Jim Farley, age 51, has avoided committing to any 1940 campaign. After a 17 day cross country tour, he says it is futile to discuss candidates until President Roosevelt clarifies if he seeks re election. Farley has been named as a possible candidate or VP, but has publicly said nothing on either.
A San Diego chiropractor faces murder charges as authorities seek a second man across five states in the death of 16 year old Mertha Wilman Anderson. The body was moved to Luling Texas after burial under an alias on May 5. Suspect G H Parden and the missing William H Bouldin are linked to the case. Anderson had separated from her husband in Los Angeles.
Oklahoma City reports no improvement in Memorial Day safety record by noon May 30 as patrols monitor for potential hazards and incidents. Authorities emphasize vigilance and public cooperation to prevent accidents.
OKLAHOMA CITY May 30 United Press Nichols former president pro tempore of the state senate says he has no future political plans and will not run again. He was unseated by John Boyce McKeel after criticizing the highway bond issue ruled unconstitutional by the state supreme court. Nichols now practices law in Wewoka and supports Red Phillips as a private citizen. Seminole county sends three reps up for reelection in 1940 and Nichols district senatorial race occurs in 1942.
Coalgate high school finished a standout sports year under Coach Lowell Green. Captains Charles Carson and Speck Gammon led football and basketball to strong records and a state tournament run, with three players lost to next year. The track and softball squads also dominated county and regional meets, earning five trophies.
Fort Smith Arkansas May 30 Roy Martin a 23 year old Tulsa rodeo cowboy was hospitalized with internal injuries after a steer pinned him during a Monday afternoon Arkansas Oklahoma rodeo contest He returned to the grounds for that night’s show but collapsed before the performance Pauline Nesbitt Nowata Okla trick rider and Rood Parker Center Hill Fla bronc rider also were admitted for short periods Two Oklahoma cowboys won the 1989 championships Herschel Ross Lavren steer wrestling and Jess Goodspeed Okemah calf roping Andy Curtis El Reno Okla set one new event record 42 8 for steer wrestling Jack Skipworth Clovis N M lowered calf roping mark to 12 2 5 last night
State wire dispatches report varied short items from Oklahoma towns. Oklahoma Sooners lead Aggies by 13 runs in baseball with a baserunning misplay by Vic Lasater triggering a bench reaction. Alva notes Col Bob Kirkbride’s hawk and roadrunner shooting for sport with 70 hawks and four road runners killed in two weeks. Lawton clarifies that stop signs are 24 hour rules near schools. Elk River veteran Frank Carpenter is noted for a 200 year old watch. A Ada News classified ads note cedar post sales and investment returns.
A 17 member group of West Texas Highland Hereford breeders toured Turner Hereford ranch in Scullin as part of a 15 day corn belt trip through Missouri Illinois Iowa and other states. They invite buyers to the 9th Highland Feeder List in Marfa October 5 6 7 for 3000 head.
In Medina de Campo on May 30 General Francisco Franco vowed Spain would stay out of European wars and pursue a path of peace. Speaking to 11,000 falangists in a victory rally, he said Spain should be a fortress for peace, not for adventures that drag the nation into conflict. Women in blue shirts and red caps joined the parade honoring Franco.
New York May 30 7 television prepares for a big test when the Baer Nova 15 round heavyweight fight from Yankee Stadium airs on about 130 small screens in the metropolitan area. NBC will televise from ringside with Promoter Mike Jacobs permission and terms. Jacobs notes this is a free trial and future telecasts may charge from 1 to 5 dollars in other cities once developed.
Five Price children perished in a weekend fire at their Tom Price home in Tampa Iowa. Fire Marshal John Strohm left Des Moines after inspecting the ruins without releasing a probable cause. The bodies of Daniel 16 months Adella 5 Johnny 3 William 7 and Harry 9 were found on the second floor while Richard 11 escaped. The parents were away shopping when flames broke out and two other sons Jack 15 and Tommy 13 were also not at home.
Oklahoma City May 29 News reports say recent rains improved crop prospects in parts of Oklahoma but moisture remains deficient in sub soil. Authorities Joe C. Scott and Harry Wahlgren warn drought persists in western regions with underground water weakening. Some areas benefited, others too late for small grain. corn and cotton may gain. Southwestern wheat yields see little relief.
McALESTER May 30 William Perry Tucker a 51 year old wood hauler living six miles southwest of Kio wa lay in the county jail hospital today with his right eye and part of his face torn by a shotgun blast He also showed signs of a brain concussion after being beaten on the head Tucker staggered into town despite his wounds His wife and three children left their cabin with a neighbor and his three children last night authorities said storm treepers and a joking reference to a carburetor governor market mention appeared in the piece but no clear connection to the case was given.
Elizabeth Rice a 12 year old Worcester Mass girl won the ith annual national spelling bee prize of 500 dollars. She clinched victory by spelling canonical while the runner up Humphrey Cook and third Mildred Kahler also placed. The event drew 21 entrants sponsored by newspapers from about 2,000,000 elementary school children.
Washington May 29 State and labor groups push to loosen Wagner Act limits as NLRB chairs predict regulations will allow employers to file for a collective bargaining election in certain cases. Testimony discussed fair ballots, strike approval, and sit down agreements amid a broad debate.
Local district supervisors met with W. M. McMurtry and state coordinator Leo Wortman to renew the memorandum of understanding with the Soil Conservation Service and CCC. The agreement outlines technical staff, CCC campus facilities, and materials for erosion control and post and wood plantings as part of the district's soil conservation program. Konawa leads Oklahoma area C A 1 in cooperators as the district moves toward universal farm soil conservation.
Harvesting of the United States winter wheat crop of 1939 has begun in southern belt areas with threshing already in Texas and Oklahoma. Early yields range from poor to good as crews move north through the panhandle toward Kansas and the Ohio and Missouri valleys. The 1939 crop valued over 500 million dollars is expected to yield cash returns about 16 percent below last season despite higher prices, due largely to smaller overall production estimated around 700 million bushels.
Mike McDaniels used a perch hook while fly fishing near the swimming pool in Wintersmith park lake Tuesday midday. After about 20 minutes he landed a 6 pound 26 inch channel catfish, the largest so far this season since opening last Sunday morning. Hundreds of fish have been caught since 5 a m Sunday, most smaller, though occasional large catches occur.
Early Friday afternoon county agent J B Hill and a group of farmers and town landowners left the county courthouse to tour eastern Pontotac county pastures. The event is part of the annual pasture tour, with the western half already visited Wednesday. The trips focus on pastures where proper planting and care show evident results.
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